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ANIMAL MEDICINES Version 5.1 (modified)

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TG.AM.1 TG.AM.2 TG.AM.3 TG.AM.4 TG.AM.5 TG.AM.6 TG.AM.7 TG.AM.8 TG.AM.8.1 TG.AM.8.2 TG.AM.9 TG.AM.9.1 TG.AM.10 TG.AM.11

Glossary

Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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AIM: Responsible and competent use of medicines and veterinary treatments

TG.AM.1 Key

Only authorised veterinary medicines are used (REVISED)

How you will be measured

TG.AM.1.a

POM-V products are prescribed by a vet

TG.AM.1.b

POM-VPS products are prescribed by a vet, pharmacist or Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)/Registered Animal Medicines Advisor (RAMA)

TG.AM.1.c

An approved medicines list, compiled in conjunction with a vet, is kept, listing: - storage - administration - active ingredient - withdrawal period - dosage - duration of treatment - circumstances for use

TG.AM.1.d

Prescriptions for medicated feed detail all legally required information, including - the species of animal, the number of animals and their ID - the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented - name, active substance and amount of product prescribed and inclusion rates (medicinal premix and active ingredient) - overall amount of feed to be supplied under the prescription

Approved medicines list with definition of a VMP (i.e. includes vaccines, antimicrobials, anthelmintics, anaesthetic, medicated feed)

TG.AM.2 Key

Veterinary medicines must be used appropriately

How you will be measured

TG.AM.2.a

Prescription-only medicines are used in accordance with the prescription

TG.AM.2.b

General Sales Medicines (AVM-GSL) (non-prescription) are used in accordance with manufacturers’ or veterinary instructions

TG.AM.2.c

Expired medicines and open medicines not used within specified timescale (in-use shelf-life) are not used

TG.AM.3

Veterinary medicines must only be administered by demonstrably competent persons

How you will be measured

TG.AM.3.a

Person undertaking task has relevant experience or training

AIM: Safe, secure and responsible management of medicines

TG.AM.4

Veterinary medicines must be stored appropriately

How you will be measured

TG.AM.4.a

Kept in a locked storage facility/room

TG.AM.4.b

Stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions

TG.AM.4.d

Medicines are not stored in the same refrigerator as food/drink

TG.AM.4.e

Refrigerators are temperature checked at least weekly, whenever medicines are stored in them

Refrigerator temperature records

TG.AM.5

Purchase records for all veterinary medicines must be kept

How you will be measured

TG.AM.5.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - quantity - date of purchase - supplier name & address - batch number(s) and assigned bottle number if using for administration records - expiry date(s)

TG.AM.5.b

Medicine purchase records are kept for 5 years

TG.AM.5.c

Medicated Feeding Stuff Prescriptions (MFSPs) are kept for 5 years

Medicine purchase records
MFSPs (may be held centrally by parent company)

TG.AM.6 Key

Records must be kept of all administered veterinary medicines (paper and/or electronic)

How you will be measured

TG.AM.6.a

Records detail: - identity of medicine - date of administration - quantity of medicine administered - length of withdrawal period for meat and eggs - identification of the bird or group of birds to which administered - batch number(s) or assigned bottle number linked back to purchase records - number of birds treated - date treatment finished - date when bird(s)/eggs becomes fit for human consumption - name of person administering medicine - reason for treatment

TG.AM.6.b

Medicine administration records are kept for 5 years

Medicine administration records
Veterinary prescriptions

TG.AM.7

Veterinary medicines, their containers and administration equipment must be disposed of responsibly

How you will be measured

TG.AM.7.a

Expired and unusable medicines awaiting disposal are stored separately to in-use medicines

TG.AM.7.b

Used needles and blades are stored in a dedicated sharps container pending disposal

TG.AM.7.c

Records of medicine disposal are kept, detailing: - identity of medicine - batch/bottle number - quantity - date of disposal - route of disposal

TG.AM.7.d

Medicines, their containers and administration equipment are disposed of through the supplier, a registered waste disposal contractor or local authority, referring to the product literature for further guidance

Medicine disposal records
Waste transfer note/receipt

TG.AM.8

Total antibiotic used per crop must be measured as Milligrams active antibiotic per population correction unit (mg/PCU) and recorded

How you will be measured

TG.AM.8.a

Total amount of antibiotic used per crop known by farm manager

TG.AM.8.b

Total antibiotic used per crop calculated using the following method: ‘Milligrams of active antibiotic used per crop’ divided by ‘(Number of birds slaughtered including rejects x 6.5kg)

Total antibiotic used per crop recorded in medicine administration records

TG.AM.8.1

Prophylactic administration of antibiotics is only permitted in exceptional circumstances (REVISED)

How you will be measured

TG.AM.8.1.b

The rationale for prescribing a product for prophylaxis is clearly recorded by the vet

TG.AM.8.1.c

When an antibiotic is prescribed for administration to a group of animals for prophylaxis a management review is carried out by the vet to identify factors and implement measures for the purpose of eliminating the need for any future such administration

Rationale for prophylaxis (per prescription)
Management review (group prophylaxis)

TG.AM.8.2

Antibiotic usage must be supported by veterinary intervention

How you will be measured

TG.AM.8.2.a

Use of antibiotics supported by at least one of the following: - post mortem report - site visit report by vet - other written instruction from a vet

TG.AM.8.2.b

Antibiotics are used only for treatment of disease, following diagnosis and/or clinical signs of disease in all or part of the flock and under veterinary direction

Medicine administration records supported by vet's post mortem report/vet site visit report and/or veterinary instruction

TG.AM.9 Key

The use of 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins, glycopeptides and colistin are not permitted

TG.AM.9.1 Key

Use of macrolides and fluroquinolones must only be as a last resort, under veterinary direction

How you will be measured

TG.AM.9.1.a

Use is supported by a veterinary statement outlining the justification for use

TG.AM.9.1.b

Use is supported by written agreement from a director of the company purchasing the birds

Vet statement justifying prescription
Written agreement from company director

AIM: Prevention of contamination of food

TG.AM.10 Key

Prescribed withdrawal periods must be correct and complied with

TG.AM.11

Procedures must be in place to deal appropriately with needles or part needles remaining in a bird

How you will be measured

TG.AM.11.a

Broken needle policy detailing: - how the animal should be identified - procedures around informing the abattoir if sent for slaughter - records to be kept

TG.AM.11.b

Broken needle policy is followed

TG.AM.11.c

Livestock containing broken needles may only be sold for slaughter if the animal is identifiable up to the time of slaughter

Broken needle policy